Senior Speech Pathologist – Mental Health Leader

Western NSW Local Health District; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District – Bloomfield NSW is seeking an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Service at Bloomfield Hospital, Orange. The role combines advanced clinical practice, leadership and service development across both adult and child/adolescent mental health settings.

The position leads speech pathology for three days in the adult inpatient unit and two days in CAMHS, providing high autonomy, consultation, education and advocacy to

Qualifications

• Senior Speech Pathologist with leadership responsibilities in mental health settings.
• Advanced clinical practice across adult inpatient and child/adolescent services.
• Ability to lead service development and champion evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Lead speech pathology services in adult inpatient unit for three days per week.
• Contribute to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for two days.
• Provide consultation, education, supervision and quality improvement support.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to enhance recovery and participation in care.

Skills

Senior Speech Pathologist

Clinical leadership

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District – Bloomfield NSW is seeking an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Service at Bloomfield Hospital, Orange. The role combines advanced clinical practice, leadership and service development across both adult and child/adolescent mental health settings.

The position leads speech pathology for three days in the adult inpatient unit and two days in CAMHS, providing high autonomy, consultation, education and advocacy to